Patient Care Technician (CNA), Night Shift, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Adventist HealthCare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare's White Oak Medical Center in Maryland seeks an experienced Patient Care Technician for the IMCU Department. You will perform vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, follow the care plan, and help maintain a culture of safety.

This full-time role requires a High School Diploma, Maryland CNA license (or CNA program completion with exam), BLS certification, and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Successful completion of a CNA or first-year Nursing School Program and CNA exam.
• Maryland CNA license required.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Follow care plan as established and delegated by the RN.
• Report changes and maintain a culture of safety in the unit.
• Identify and report malfunctioning/expired equipment and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Participate in department education and professional initiatives.

Skills

Computer skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

CNA program + CNA exam complete

Tools

Maryland CNA License

BLS Certification

Job description

White Oak Medical CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Patient Care Technician for our IMCU Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.As a Patient Care Technician, you will:• Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.• Specific duties may vary by area of assignment.• Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.• Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives• Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change• Presents a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organizationCare Delivery• Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse• Receives report from the Registered Nurse• Ensures a culture of safety• Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies• Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriatelyQualifications include:• High School Diploma required• Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required• Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required• Effective command of English language (spoken and written).• Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.• Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred.• Strong computer skillsWork Schedule:Employment Type: Full-timeHours per Week: 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts)Typical Daily Schedule : 7:00 PM–7:00 AMShift Type : NightWeekend Requirements : Required, every other weekend rotationHoliday Requirements : Required to follow company holiday calendarShift Differential Eligible: YesPay Range:$19.21 - $24.90If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:United States of America (Non-Exempt)At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.We do this by offering:Work life balance through nonrotating shiftsRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseFree Employee parkingMedical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hireEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)Paid Time OffEmployer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting periodVoluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insuranceSubsidized childcare at participating childcare centersTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supportAs a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. 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